India, Dec. 26 -- Train travel is set to get costlier starting today with the updated train fares set to kick in, following Indian Railways' nationwide fare hike.

This is the second fare hike in less than six months. The last fare hike was in July this year and according to the railways ministry generated a revenue of Rs.700 crore, news agency PTI said in a report.

Railway officials earlier said the increase in the prices will fetch Rs.600 crores to the national transporter till March 31, 2026.

In a statement, the railways said it has expanded its network and operations significantly over the last decade and thus requires greater manpower to cater to a higher level of operations and improved.

"Consequently, manpower cost has increased...